What is an ice dam & how can you prevent it

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What Is An Ice Dam How Can You Prevent It
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Introduction

• There are so many factors that can affect the
  condition of a roof. One of the factors is Ice
  Dams. In this presentation, we will see what ice
  dams are, how they may damage the roof of your
  house, and what are the ways in which you can
  prevent it from happening to your roof top.

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What is an Ice Dam?

• An ice dam is a ridge formed by the ice after
  snow fall. Ice forms a boundary that does not let
  the rain water or the melting ice to fall out of
  roof. It creates a dam on the roof of your house.
  This water retention is very harmful for the
  strength of your roof. If not handled in time,
  can seriously damage the roof.

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Which areas and prone to ice dams

• If you are living in an area where snow falling
  is not considered to be an anomaly, then you
  better be prepared to tackle with it in the
  proper way in order to avoid financial loss and
  stress of getting a new roof over your head. In
  snowy areas, it is a very common problem that ice
  dams are created on the roof which requires a
  constant eye and proper measures that homeowners
  must take in time.

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What to do on seeing an ice dam

• The first thing you need to do on seeing an ice
  dam on your roof is to get the snow off from the
  roof. One thing you must be very certain about is
  that it is a threatening and risky job to do.
  Homeowners do not have the expertise or equipment
  to do this job. This is why it is highly
  recommended for you to hire only professionals to
  execute this job. They know what to do and how to
  do it.

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Preventive tips

• There are three steps in which you can prevent
  ice dams on your roof. First thing to do is to
  install the shields for water and ice on the
  edges of the roof, while you are installing a new
  roof on your house.
• Second step is to do the proper insulation in the
  roof. If there is no insulation, heat is not
  reduced which causes the ice to melt quickly than
  expected. Thirdly, adequate attic ventilation
  also prevents ice dams.

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Note to take away

• It is very important to take all the prescribed
  measures to prevent ice dams on your roof. It can
  save you future problems. It also saves you from
  a risky job of going up to the roof yourself or
  call professionals, to remove the snow from the
  roof.

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